Independent floor-covering specialist The Rug Retailer - have today launched  a new collection created by award-winning designer Matthew Williamson.

It features eight new designs in a variety of colourways and sizes from runners to large format 2m x 3m rugs.

The designs are inspired by nature, animals and the Californian coastline, as well as incorporating traditional Indonesian and Moorish motifs.

Each of the hand-tufted rugs are made from a blend of wool and viscose to create a thick pile which is luxurious to the touch.

Prices start from £395

About Matthew Williamson

Matthew Williamson is an award-winning, British interior designer who is well known for his unique and unrivalled use of bold patterns and colours.

Matthew began his career in fashion under his namesake brand for over the past 20 years.

Matthew has carried his decades of experience into the world of interior design. He now develops several soft furnishings and homeware collections to sit alongside his growing residential and commercial interior design portfolio.

Matthew's intelligent use of colour, pattern and his love for bold and beautiful designs works exceptionally well in his contemporary rug collection.

About The Rug Retailer

Founded over 25 years ago as The Rug Shop, this family-run business changed its name to The Rug Retailer when it opened its online shop in 2006.

Stocking thousands of high-quality products, The Rug Retailer is one of the leading rug sellers in the UK, with a constantly growing range to satisfy all tastes, budgets and decor schemes.

The Rug Retailer offer the lowest prices online and guarantee to beat any genuine online price.

It has a physical showroom in Warrington, Cheshire.

The Rug Retailer is represented by homes & interiors specialists jwc